SC Lt. Gov. Ard's Campaign Files Campaign Report
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's campaign is reporting nearly $283,000 in debt.
Calhoun News
Charleston Top Vacation Destination.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston has been honored as the top American travel destination by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Charleston was No. 2 on the list last year.
Cops Find Carjacking Teens Asleep in Stolen Car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies say they found two carjacking suspects asleep in the car they stole just hours earlier. Investigators said three men approached a man at a gas station around 1 a.m. Saturday asking for a ride. The man said the suspects beat and robbed him after he took them where they wanted to go.
Fans on Garcia: 'It's About Time'
Several USC fans we spoke to on and off camera agree with the school's decision Tuesday to kick embattled quarterback, Stephen Garcia, off the football team.
Spurrier Walks Away From Press Conference
Citing a story about recruiting Bruce Ellington from the basketball team by The State columnist Ron Morris from 7 months ago, Spurrier said he would not do a press conference with Morris in attendance.
Garcia Dismissed from USC football team
Senior Quarterback Stephen Garcia has been dismissed from the football team.
13 SC Football Players Suspended in Hazing Probe
Clover school officials have suspended 13 varsity football players after getting allegations that three players suffered hazing.
No Child Left Behind-SC, Delay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina will delay until February a request for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind law. The state Education Department had planned to request the break from the federal law in November. Agency spokesman Jay Ragley said Monday that will give the agency more time to gather data and see how other states file their requests.
Dad Killed While Walking Alongside Bike-Riding Son
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ A father walking alongside his 12-year-old son as he rode his bike in Pickens County has been struck and killed by an SUV. Authorities said 38-year-old Michael Cummings died a short time after he was struck around 6:15 p.m. Friday on a rural road about six miles north of Pickens.
Fire Prevention Week Parade Brings Awareness
Several fire departments from area jurisdictions converged in downtown Columbia for a parade to spread their message of fire safety and prevention.
What's New at the 2011 SC State Fair
Preparations are well underway for the 2011 State Fair and this year the fair is bringing lots of new excitement from rides to new food.
Kershaw Deputies Investigate Shooting
At approximately 2:30 am Sunday morning Kershaw County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a shooting in the Lugoff community. One individual had been shot three times and died as a result of those injuries. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says that deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 63 Trinity School Rd. in Lugoff, SC following reports of a shooting.
South Carolina State Fair Prepares to Open Wednesday
The South Carolina State Fair will open its' gates Wednesday afternoon for the 2011 season.
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration
Maxcy Gregg Park Centennial Celebration held in Columbia. The family that donated the land critical to the creation of Maxcy Gregg Park will be honored.
Shaw Sparks USC To Biggest SEC Win Ever
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns leading No. 18 South Carolina to a 54-3 win over Kentucky on Saturday.
SC Mother Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Bennettsville mother and her boyfriend are charged with neglect following the death of her 3-year-old child. Bennettsville police said Friday the investigation into the toddler's death continues.
DJJ Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmates
A prison guard at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two inmates.
Tire Blow-Out Causes Fatal Wreck on I-20
Authorities say a sport utility flipped several times on Interstate 20, killing an 88-year-old Columbia-area woman and injuring four others who were returning from a funeral.
Deer Related Collisions Rise
Nationally, this is the third year in a row accidents involving deer have gone down but that's not the case here in the Palmetto State. Insurance companies and auto repair shops say they've seen a slight rise in the number of deer related crashes happening along South Carolina roads.
2 Boys, 11, Charged with Assault
Two boys from the Beaufort area are charged with assault and battery for assaulting an 11-year-old girl on a school bus.
SC's First Husband, Schools Chief Read to Kids
South Carolina's education chief and the governor's husband read separately to students as part of a campaign highlighting the importance of early literacy.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Co-Worker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 27-year-old Columbia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a restaurant co-worker, wrapping his body in a shower curtain and dumping him in the woods. Solicitor Dan Johnson said a judge sentenced Victor Smith to life in prison Thursday without parole. A jury convicted him of murder two weeks ago.
Aiken County Police Chief's Daughter Killed
WAGENER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say the police chief in Salley rushed to a car crash outside his jurisdiction after finding out his daughter might be involved. Investigators told The Aiken Standard that 20-year-old Lisa Bledsoe died in the fiery wreck after losing control on a rural road near Wagener around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and smashing into a tree.
Continental Tire To Bring 1,700 Jobs To SC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley along with Continental Tire Executives and Sumter Council members made a major economic announcement in Sumter County today.
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple's co-founder loses his battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs died today at the age of 56. The company says it's lost a "visionary and creative genius."
